Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources needed to stay safer and more secure online.
California joins the NCSA and CISA in recognizing this month as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)! You can visit Governor Gavin Newsom’s statement on NCSAM 2020 here.
Since its original inception under leadership from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), Cybersecurity Awareness Month has grown exponentially, reaching consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations, educational institutions and young people across the nation. Now in its 17th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to build momentum and impact co-led by NCSA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA).
View this infographic to learn about your connection to America’s critical infrastructure, and the importance of cybersecurity to all Californians.